LET’S SPEED IT UP!

Horse Racing

Henk Steenkamp   THE time has arrived to speed things up at the Fairview Polytrack! The R175 000 Glendore Sprint (NBT) is the feature race at Friday’s meeting and it is going to be…

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Kingdom to rule at Fairview

Horse Racing

It is Polytrack racing again at Fairview on Friday and although the fields are small in the races that matter, there are still some runners well worth a closer look. Race 3 is the…

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Second can be first at Hexham

Horse Racing

Paul Nicholls has always thought the world of Henri The Second and he can improve the trainer’s remarkable strike-rate at Hexham in the Weatherbys ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase on Wednesday. The former champion has only ever…

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Peter ‘wins’ Summer Cup draw

Horse Racing

Danie Toerien The draw for this year’s Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup elicited the customary cheers and jeers, with trainer Tony Peter smiling widest after The Ultimate King was drawn in pole position. Sean…

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Salute to Major Tommie

Horse Racing

Danie Toerien Tuesday’s race meeting which was originally scheduled to take place at Hollywoodbets Scottsville, has been moved to the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack after the Pietermaritzburg track received 55mm of rain over the past…

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Lyle eyes big day at Happy Valley

Horse Racing

Lyle Hewitson is hoping to turn some “frustrating” seconds into victories when he partners Samarkand, Oriental Surprise and Exceed The Wish at Happy Valley on Wednesday. The South African has enjoyed a strong start…

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